OSHA Inspection: MCGILL SEPTIC TANK CO.

Issued

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2765.00 · Current $2765.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  On or about July 2, 2024, and at times before the employer did not ensure all exits were clearly visible and marked with a sign reading exit.

Issued

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $4987.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(b)(5): The rated load of crane(s) was not plainly marked on each side of the crane:   On or about July 2, 2024, and at times before the employer did not ensure the rated load capacity was plainly marked on each side overhead cranes at the facility. The cab operated overhead crane label was painted over and not legible and one other pendant controlled crane did not have a rated load label.

Issued

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(2): The following items were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, including observation during operation for any defects which might appear between regular inspections:  On or about July 2, 2024, and at times before the employer did not ensure frequent inspections (daily to monthly) were conducted on overhead cranes to include all functional operating mechanisms, inspections of hooks, excessive wear of components, and wire rope reeving for compliance with manufacturer's recommendations.

Issued

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3687.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.179(j)(3): A complete periodic inspection of crane(s) had not been conducted in the past 12 months:  On or about July 2, 2024, the employer did not ensure a complete periodic crane inspection had been performed in the past 12 months. The employer had not inspected for deformed, cracked or corroded members, loose bolts or rivets, cracked or worn sheaves and drums; worn, cracked or distorted parts such as pins bearings, shafts, gears, rollers, locking and clamping devices; checked for excessive wear on brake system parts, linings, pawls, and ratchets; inspected for inaccuracies in indicators, and for any pitting or deterioration of controller contactors, limit switches, and pushbutton stations.

Issued

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.184(e)(3)(ii): Records of the most recent month in which each alloy steel chain sling was thoroughly inspected were not available for examination:   On or about July 2, 2024 and at times before, the employer did not ensure all alloy steel chain slings were thoroughly inspected by a competent person including inspections for wear, defective welds, deformation, and/or increase in length. The employer did not maintain records for the most recent month the thorough inspection took place.

Issued

2024-08-08 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4610.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  On or about July 2, 2024, and at times before, the employer did not ensure the belt and pulley wheel were properly guarded on the mixer. The guard was deteriorated and  allowed access to the belts and pulley components.